IPM also known as the Integrated Program in Management allows students to complete their Bachelor's degree alongside an MBA. The IIMs which currently offer this program are Indore, Rohtak, Ranchi, Jammu, and Bodh Gaya.
In order to be accepted into the reputed IIMs, candidates are expected to fulfill certain minimum requirements. The broad factors basis which the candidate becomes eligible to take the tests are:
There are some general eligibility criteria to pursue integrated program for management from IIMs in India. Furthermore, the criterias differ for every category, so we have tried to collate all the difference criterias for your convenience.
For General/NC-OBC Category:
For SC/ST/PWD (DA) Categories:
Selection process for IPMAT 2025:
Candidates satisfying the following IPMAT 2025 eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi as it accepts IPMAT Indore scores.
Note 1: Candidates who are likely to complete standard XII/ HSC or equivalent by the end of June 30, 2025, can also apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria as mentioned above.
If selected, such candidates will be offered admission to the program provisionally. At the time of registration, such candidates must have to produce standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations mark sheets (securing minimum marks, as indicated above) along with a school leaving certificate/migration certificate, failing which the candidate’s provisional admission offer will stand canceled.
Note 2: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet, irrespective of the Board’s regulation.
In case the candidates are awarded letter grades or grade points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to the percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the Board/ Competent Authority.
IPMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for students keen to apply for 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) in IIM Rohtak :
Note: Students, who are likely to complete Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent by July 31, 2025, can also apply subject to meeting the IPMAT 2025 eligibility criteria as mentioned above.
Candidates satisfying the following eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the IPM in IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
A general category candidate requires a minimum of 60% in Higher secondary school certificate and Senior secondary school certificate or equivalent examination to fill the application form.
Candidates who were born on or after August 01, 2005, are eligible for IPMAT 2025. However, five-year relaxation will be given to the candidates who belong to SC/ST/PwD category
Yes, there is an age limit for IPMAT 2025. Only candidates who have passed their board examinations in 2023, 2024, and 2025 may apply. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the candidate should be born on or after August 1, 2000.
Yes, there is an age limit for IPMAT 2025. Only candidates who have passed their board examinations in 2023, 2024, and 2025 may apply. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the candidate should be born on or after August 1, 2000.
No correction will be available to candidates later. Hence, they are advised to fill in all the required details carefully.
IPMAT and JIPMAT are only held once a year across India, but the candidate can attempt the test multiple times.